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Get in with Google! How to Score a Job in Tech

Which, of course means that less than half a percent of applicants actually do.

So what do you need to know to land one of those coveted positions? There’s no easy way in, but there are some things you can do to increase your chances. Here’s the insider scoop on what the hiring managers at Google, Facebook, and Apple are looking for, plus the best cities to live in, the most promising fields to study, and what to change on your resume to get it out of the system and into someone’s hands.

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